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ARTCRANK: Call for Entries

ARTCRANK: Call for Entries

ARTCRANK, a bicycle-inspired poster art show that is seeking to change the way people view bicycles while fostering a cycling community, is on the hunt for thirty local artists for their first Austin event. These shows have been held in bike-friendly cities including Minneapolis, Denver, Portland, San Francisco, and London. In addition to improving the image of urban cyclists, each show also raises money and awareness for organizations such as LIVESTRONG, Bikes to Rwanda, and People for Bikes. more ›

City to Consider Ban on Texting While Driving Along with "Safe Passing Distance" Rule

City to Consider Ban on Texting While Driving Along with "Safe Passing Distance" Rule

A resolution set to go before the city council this week would change the rules of the road for Austin drivers. The measure would prohibit drivers from texting or emailing while driving and calls for a three-foot safety zone between drivers and pedestrians or cyclists. more ›

Interview: Brendt Barbur of the Bicycle Film Festival

Interview: Brendt Barbur of the Bicycle Film Festival

Kicking off this Wednesday with Bikes Rock at the Parish La Zona Rosa, the 9th Annual BFF will skid into Austin for five days of bike-centric love, including art shows, after-parties, bike polo and, of course, films about bikes and the people that love to ride them. Luckily, we got the chance to exchange emails with Brendt Barbur, the founding director of the Bicycle Film Festival, about why this festival is important, the culture of cycling and, oddly enough, fashion. more ›

Downtown Austin Alliance Looking For Nice Racks

Downtown Austin Alliance Looking For Nice Racks

The Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) is looking for Austin-area artists to design sculptures that can double as bicycle racks. more ›

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